" On familiar ground " final image , painting completed ink and watercolour.

Like this a lot Mike and lovely to see you posting again.

I like the strong contrasts in this countryside scene, lovely tree shapes Mike.

Just evokes a lovely part of the world.

Can see why it has such appeal - another good one Mike

Nice work Mike and good to see you back.

Very effective - like all the markings, Mike

My sincere thanks for the kind remarks - and also the welcome back. I do tend to stray into culinary arts at this time of year - I make the fruit mince pies for the family and also Melton Mowbray Pork Pies. The latter are not readily available over here so I started making my own some 50 years ago. - our traditional Christmas Breakfast. Then I made 1 , this year , I think it was about 14 - the family has grown and spread and a few expats have also appeared who miss their pork pies. Stay safe over there - we have been so fortunate here in NZ - and canny I guess.